114年 - 114 國立嘉義大學_轉學生招生考試試題：英文#143716

1. The company’s new marketing campaign was highly _______, resulting in a 40% increase in sales. (A) effective (B) defective (C) protective (D) respective

2. Despite facing numerous obstacles, she remained _______ in her pursuit of the doctorate degree. (A) reluctant (B) persistent (C) resistant (D) consistent

3. The government has implemented strict measures to _______ the spread of misinformation online. (A) ignore (B) embrace (C) promote (D) combat

4. His _______ behavior at the meeting surprised everyone, as he’s usually quite reserved. (A) assertive (B) passive (C) submissive (D) excessive

5. The research findings were so _______ that they challenged established scientific theories. (A) conventional (B) revolutionary (C) traditional (D) optional

6. The athlete’s performance was _______ affected by the injury she sustained last month. (A) hardly (B) positively (C) barely (D) adversely

7. The museum’s new exhibition offers visitors a _______ experience through virtual reality technology. (A) mundane (B) immersive (C) passive (D) static

8. The company decided to _______ its operations to include sustainable energy solutions. (A) diversify (B) simplify (C) identify (D) classify

9. The politician’s speech was criticized for being _______ and lacking specific policy details. (A) concrete (B) precise (C) vague (D) blunt

10. The new software update includes several _______ that improve user security and privacy. (A) textures (B) creatures (C) lectures (D) features

11. The economic _______ has led to increased unemployment rates across the region. (A) prosperity (B) stability (C) downturn (D) recovery

12. Scientists are working to develop more _______ methods of detecting early-stage cancer. (A) sophisticated (B) primitive (C) obnoxious (D) elementary

13. The professor’s lecture was so _______ that half the students fell asleep. (A) engaging (B) captivating (C) tedious (D) fascinating

14. The environmental organization advocates for the _______ of endangered species. (A) exploitation (B) conservation (C) extinction (D) conversation

15. The merger between the two companies created significant _______ in the technology sector. (A) stagnation (B) consolidation (C) stabilization (D) distribution

16. If I ________ more time, I would take up a new hobby. (A) have (B) had (C) will have (D) would have

17. If he _____ more carefully, the accident could have been avoided. (A) drives (B) drove (C) had driven (D) is driving

18. The report is full of useful _____ for our research. (A) inform (B) information (C) informative (D) informing

19. The new machine works _____ than the old one. (A) efficient (B) more efficiently (C) efficiency (D) more efficient

20. Not only _____ late, but he also forgot his homework. (A) he was (B) did he (C) was he (D) he did 

21. What is the main purpose of museums according to the passage? (A) To provide entertainment for tourists (B) To store valuable items for collectors (C) To preserve history and educate the public (D) To host concerts and shows

22. What kind of topics do museums cover? (A) Only local traditions (B) A range of subjects like art and science (C) Primarily fashion and design (D) Only ancient history

23. What is one way museums have expanded their reach? (A) Increasing admission fees (B) Limiting visitors (C) Using digital technology (D) Opening more gift shops

24. What does the word ‘curated’ most likely mean in this context? (A) Randomly selected (B) Carefully organized (C) Publicly criticized (D) Secretly stored

25. According to the passage, museums help society to: 2 (A) Forget the past (B) Learn foreign languages (C) Reflect on changes and history (D) Promote nationalism 

26. What does the passage suggest is a major cause of sleep problems? (A) Drinking coffee (B) Reading books (C) Use of screens and stress (D) Cold weather

27. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of sleep deprivation? (A) Weaker immune system (B) Impaired thinking (C) Higher risk of disease (D) Sudden weight loss

28. What is recommended to improve sleep quality? (A) Taking frequent naps (B) Using more technology (C) Setting a routine and avoiding screens (D) Exercising at midnight

29. What does the word ‘chronic’ mean in the passage? (A) Occasional (B) Severe (C) Long-term (D) Imaginary

30. What is the overall tone of the passage? (A) Humorous (B) Cautionary (C) Indifferent (D) Aggressive 

31. Why are coral reefs called ‘rainforests of the sea’? (A) They are located in forests (B) They are green (C) They are diverse ecosystems (D) They grow on trees

32. What threat is NOT mentioned in the passage? (A) Overfishing (B) Storm damage (C) Pollution (D) Deforestation

33. What is one benefit of coral reefs? (A) They clean the air (B) They block ocean currents (C) They protect coastlines (D) They reduce taxes

34. Which of the following is a conservation strategy for reefs? (A) Fishing more frequently (B) Banning ocean travel (C) Creating marine protected areas (D) Building dams

35. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Coral reefs are at risk and must be protected (B) Coral reefs are hard to find (C) Coral reefs are human-made (D) Coral reefs have little value 

36. Why are electric vehicles becoming more popular? (A) They are faster than airplanes (B) Climate concerns and cleaner energy (C) Gas prices are low (D) They are less safe

37. What is one key benefit of EVs? (A) No tailpipe emissions (B) Unlimited range (C) Cheaper than bicycles (D) Need for diesel fuel

38. What is NOT listed as a challenge for EVs? (A) High cost (B) Lack of charging stations (C) Airbag failure (D) Battery limitations

39. Who is involved in promoting EV adoption? (A) Only engineers (B) Only environmentalists (C) Car makers, governments, and consumers (D) Tourists

40. What is the best title for the passage? (A) How to Fix Traffic (B) The Decline of Gas Cars (C) Electric Vehicles and the Future of Transport (D) Air Travel vs. Road Travel 

41. What has allowed remote work to become more common? (A) Office expansions (B) Communication technologies (C) Employee strikes (D) Budget cuts

42. Which of the following is a downside of remote work? (A) Reduced internet access (B) Easier time management (C) Workplace isolation (D) Lower productivity

43. What are companies currently exploring? (A) Fully remote systems only (B) Permanent office closure (C) Traditional office expansions (D) Hybrid work models

44. What does the passage suggest about productivity and satisfaction in a hybrid work model? (A) They have significantly dropped (B) They are difficult to measure (C) They appear to have increased (D) They remain unchanged

45. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage? (A) Pessimistic (B) Cautiously optimistic (C) Humorous (D) Indifferent 

46. What is one potential benefit of genetic engineering mentioned in the passage? (A) Enhanced traditional farming tools (B) Increased urbanization (C) Elimination of hereditary diseases  (D) Improved public speaking skills

47. What is a primary concern of critics? (A) The rise of antibiotic resistance (B) Creation of genetically identical twins (C) Social inequality and loss of diversity (D) Unemployment in farming sectors

48. What do proponents believe about genetic engineering? (A) It should be banned worldwide (B) It is morally questionable (C) It can reduce suffering (D) It solves all global problems

49. What complicates the regulation of genetic engineering? (A) The lack of interest in science (B) Slow scientific progress (C) Unclear research outcomes (D) Rapid innovation outpacing laws

50. What is the overall tone of the passage? (A) Sarcastic and humorous (B) Neutral and factual (C) Cautious and thought-provoking (D) Dismissive and indifferent